Andrew Turnbull
Landscape Architect | Strategic Advisor

Today, Andrew contributes to forging strong partnerships between built environment professionals, health, and horticultural sectors to advance quality shade design, planning and research for the prevention of skin cancer in public spaces. A driving forcing behind the ShadeSmart leadership, AILA ShadeSmart awards and professional CPD learning. A member of the NSW Active Living Expert Advisory Group [2016-2019], NSW Shade Working Group [NSW Health – Skin Cancer Prevention Strategy] 2019-present, and Kidsafe NSW [2022-present].

40 years professional experience as a Landscape Architect | Urban Designer working widely in Australia and internationally. A guest lecturer at the Tsinghua University, [Beijing], UNSW and UTS. Andrew brings practical insight into the debate, standards, and advancement of shade infrastructure for the prevention of melanoma and skin cancer in Australia.